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The reflective practice handbook

Understand the experience. Question the assumption. Choose a better next step.

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From thinking back to moving forward

A newly written practical companion to Schön’s reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action ideas. Read at your own pace and use the prompts to connect the theory to your work.

  1. 01

    Notice

    Explore the cues and assumptions behind a decision, including what you change while the work is happening.

  2. 02

    Reflect

    Look back with evidence, use fictional workplace examples and make room for another perspective.

  3. 03

    Apply

    Use the chapter worksheets and writing space to choose one change, practise it and revisit the outcome.

  4. 04

    Keep

    Bring the learning into your free Passport. Adding an entry takes about 30 seconds; thoughtful reflection can take longer.

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Independent, practical and clearly attributed

Original WorkplaceHero commentary and practical adaptations inspired by Donald A. Schön, with sources included. Not endorsed by Schön or his publishers. Examples are fictional. This is not professional advice or an automatic CPD compliance claim.